MYRModel Year Report

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor

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2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:41:03.429Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
182
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

32% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 182 complaints 2004 182 2005: 40 complaints 2005 2006: 20 complaints 2006 2007: 21 complaints 2007 2008: 14 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 11 complaints 2010 2011: 8 complaints 2011
2004: 182 complaints 2004 182 2005: 40 complaints 2005 2006: 20 complaints 2006 2007: 21 complaints 2007 2008: 14 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 11 complaints 2010 2011: 8 complaints 2011
2004: 182 complaints 2004 182 2005: 40 complaints 2005 2006: 20 complaints 2006 2007: 21 complaints 2007 2008: 14 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 11 complaints 2010 2011: 8 complaints 2011

2004: 182 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2004182
200540
200620
200721
200814
20090
201011
20118

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

32% · 59 reports

Most commonly citing body and underbody shields.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing cooling system and radiator assembly.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Power train

9% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

CRASH

Electrical system

9% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing switch and interior/under dash.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Consumer stated while returning from a short trip smelled smoke, lifted the hood, and saw the harness smothering light crazy. Truck had only 42 miles on it. Consumer had only driven this vehicle 33 miles since he had it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-22

Visibility

9% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing fan/motor and glass, side/rear.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2004-05-28Trailer hitches04V197000 Certain sport utility vehicles may have been equipped with dealer-installed trailer hitch wiring harness and control module. The electronic control module can overheat.

    Remedy: Owners are being requested to stop using the harness until a newly designed replacement is provided and can be installed by the dealer. The recall began on May 28, 2004. Owners should contact…

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    2004-07-26Seats04V279000 On certain vehicles, the foot of the driver's side seat riser may develop a crack, resulting in reduced strength of the seat anchorage.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat bracket to determine whether it requires replacement. If so, the dealer will replace it with a new, improved part. The recall began on July 26, 2004. Owners…

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    2005-02-24Parking brake05V069000 On certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake pedal cable lock nut may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. The lock nut may loosen and come off, which will reduce the…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake cable lock nut, if necessary free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2005. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-5500.

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    2008-01-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-04-14 Ignition-park interlock system
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    2008-07-07Electrical system08V139000 Mitsubishi is recalling 120,000 my 2004-2006 Endeavor passenger vehicles. During vehicle use, the ignition key interlock cable (Which is a component of the interlock system) may allow the…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and correct these vehicles for the reported condition. The recall will begin on July 7, 2008. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

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    2009-12-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-03-12 Gasoline leaks
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    2010-07-05Fuel system, gasoline10V065000 Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 Endeavor vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe with a new improved part free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before July 5, 2010. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

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    Date not on fileEquipment04V428000 Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no.

    Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label.

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Buy-smart checklist

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 59 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 17 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V428000 · Equipment
  • Recall 04V197000 · Trailer hitches
  • Recall 04V279000 · Seats
  • Recall 05V069000 · Parking brake
  • Recall 08V139000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 10V065000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.